Skye McAlpine

“I try to organise my wardrobe by category, then by colour, so that it’s relatively easy to find things – though inevitably everything tends to get jumbled up. Then, once or twice a year, I’ll take everything out, edit it and start again.”

“I love that our bathroom/dressing room is really light: we wanted it to feel like a small living room with a bath and a wardrobe in it! The top and trousers are Emilia Wickstead – both sale finds on Matches last year. It’s the kind of outfit I would wear for a lunch or breakfast meeting, probably not in the kitchen, though.”

A hot bath is my favourite way to relax after a long day. My dream bath set-up is an Acqua di Parma scented candle, Aromatherapy Associates bath oil, a splash of magnesium salts to help me sleep better, and listening to a really good audiobook. At the moment I’m listening to Brideshead Revisited, by Evelyn Waugh, read by Jeremy Irons – it’s bliss!”

“I bought these pink Manolo Blahnik shoes in Liberty ages ago, to celebrate a really good work meeting. They were so uncomfortable at first that for years I just kept them in my wardrobe and admired them from time to time. Eventually, I wore them in and now they’re my go-to when I want to jazz up an otherwise simple outfit. I just love the colour.”

“I bought the Victorian jewellery box on eBay. I love quite delicate, antique pieces that have a story: charms on light gold chains or small bracelets. It’s the kind of jewellery that I can wear all the time. The piece I treasure most is my engagement ring, which I never take off.”

“This Prada dress was a splurge a few years ago and I still love it every bit as much today as when I bought it. I was obsessed with the feather trimming: it feels like something Ginger Rogers might wear! It’s the perfect party dress for the festive season: comfortable to wear, long sleeves (so I don’t get cold) and a touch of fun!”

“I love my Charlotte Olympia heels and have built up quite a collection over the years! I love that they’re classic shapes and always feel glamorous to wear, but also a little playful with details like a bunch of tropical fruit or red lips – it’s just something a bit different that stands out.”

“This is one of my favourite pieces: a pair of culottes from Delpozo. I saw them in the shop a few years ago and fell head over heels for them, and then my husband gave them to me as a birthday present. I love the fabric, which is almost like Christmas wrapping paper, and that they feel super dressy – like wearing a long evening skirt – but because they’re trousers, you can also wear them more informally.”

“I wear these Alex Eagle shoes with evening dresses for parties and trousers during the daytime. I love them! They’re ideal for travelling, too, because they go with everything and work for pretty much every occasion. They’re so comfortable I can walk happily in them, and I love the velvet and bow details.”

“The walls of our bedroom are covered in a fabric print from GP&J Baker. I happily sit in bed for hours just staring at it! The blouse is Emilia Wickstead (I just love the floral print and the big billowing sleeves) and the skirt is The Vampire’s Wife (the thick corduroy makes it perfect for the winter months).”